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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,220.32, 368,759.88 and 146,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,220.32, 368,759.88 and 146,360.76 is: 201,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,220.32 : 368,759.88 = 146,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,220.32/368,759.88 = 146,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,220.32x = 368,759.88 × 146,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,220.32x = 53,971,976,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,971,976,294.31/267,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,975.57

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